JERUSALEM, April 13 (Reuters) – Israel said on Saturday that a salvo of Iranian pilotless aircraft had been launched at it and that defence systems were poised to shoot them down or to sound sirens ordering residents in any threatened areas to take shelter.
The drones’ flight time would take several hours, chief military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a televised briefing. He confirmed media reports that “Wing of Zion”, Israel’s version of the U.S. “Air Force One”, was airborne, saying this was due to operational considerations.
BREAKING: There are reports that Iran has launched drones in the direction of Israel. pic.twitter.com/nftqjWsFsA
— Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) April 13, 2024
While the people of Iran, inspired by our history, seek peaceful coexistence with all nations, the Islamic regime that has taken our nation hostage for 45 years seeks destructive chaos.
Ali Khamenei is trying to start a war to save his failing regime. But this is not a war that…
— Reza Pahlavi (@PahlaviReza) April 12, 2024
(Writing by Dan Williams)
